MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 7:00 & 8:00 AM 6:00 PM (Vigil Mass) Sunday: 7:30 & 9:30 AM English 11:00 AM Italian 12:30 PM English (Family Mass) 7:00 PM Portuguese Holy Days: 6:30, 8:00, 10:00 AM & 7:30 PM Weekdays: 7:00 & 8:00 AM 7:00 PM (Wednesday evening only) Other Services & Activities: Monday to Saturday: 7:40 AM Morning Prayer Tuesdays: 9:00 AM Legion of Mary 7:30 PM Holy Rosary Society (Apr 1) 8:00 PM Holy Rosary in Portuguese Wednesdays: 7:00 PM Mass & Perpetual Novena 7:30 PM Holy Rosary in Italian Thursdays: 2:00 PM Bible Study in Italian 6:15 to 7:15 PM Holy Hour for Vocations (Mar 20 & 27) 7:30 PM V.A.U.S. (Mar 27) 8:30 PM Rosary by Brazilian Men (Apr10) Fridays: 7:30 PM Bible Study in English 8:30 PM Brazilian Prayer Group 1st Fridays: 5:30 to 8:30 PM Blessed Sacrament Adoration (Apr 4)

Served by the Vocationist Fathers Fr. Stephen Ehiahuruike, S.D.V., Administrator Fr. Louis Caputo, S.D.V., Parochial Vicar Fr. Chris Iwunze, S.D.V., in residence Church & Rectory 442 E Brinkerhoff Ave Palisades Park, NJ 07650 Tel. 201-944-1154 Fax. 201-944-9510 Email. stnicholas07650@live.com Website. www.stnicholasrcchurch.org Office Hours Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Mornings by appointment only)

ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS Baptisms: On any available Sunday during the 11:00 AM (Italian), 12:30 PM (English) & 7:00 PM (Portuguese) Masses. Please contact the rectory at least one month prior to desired date. Confessions: Saturdays 5:00 to 5:45 PM, or during the week by appointment. Marriages: Please contact the rectory at least six months prior to desired wedding date. Sacrament of the Sick: If you are hospitalized or un-able to come to Church for health reasons and would like to be visited by a priest for Confession, Commun-ion, or Anointing of the Sick, please call the rectory. Religious Education Program (CCD): For children 1st to 8th grades who are not attending Catholic School. Classes are held on Sundays from September to May at 11:30 AM, with attendance to the 12:30 PM Family Mass. Confirmation: Classes are held on Sundays, from Janu-ary to April at 11:00 AM in the church hall, with attendance to the 12:30 PM Family Mass.

ST. NICHOLAS RC CHURCH ST. NICHOLAS RC CHURCH

2 2 2ndndnd Sunday of Lenten Season Sunday of Lenten Season Sunday of Lenten Season

March 16, 2014 March 16, 2014 March 16, 2014

Atop a high mountain, Jesus was transfigured before Peter, James, and John (Matthew 17:1-9).

ST NICHOLAS RC CHURCH Parish Trustee: Giovanni Simone Parish Secretary: Débora Moreira Music Ministry: Addie Luers, Giovanni & Karen Simone, Kelly Oliveira Vocationist Sisters Community Sr. Benedita Carvalho, S.D.V., Superior & Pre-K Director; Sr. Antonietta Cioce, S.D.V., Sr. Ermelita (Amy) Gella, S.D.V. and Sr. Meltiana Ding, S.D.V. 223 14th Street - Palisades Park, NJ Tel. 201-947-2413 Parish Pre-K “Fr. Justin Learning Center” Tel. 201-944-1376 Notre Dame Interparochial Academy Sponsored by St. Nicholas, St. Michael and St. Matthew Pre-K to Grade 8: 312 First Street, Palisades Park, NJ Principal: Ms. Rita Miragliotta

MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, March 15 7:00AM Anna Mandrafina by M/M Anthony Martino 8:00AM Maria Matesich by Anton Piccinich & family 6:00PM(Vigil) Filomena Lofaro by Rosa Maisano SUNDAY, March 16 7:30AM Murphy, Foca & Gabay families by family 9:30AM Giuseppe Osso by Paul & Suzanne Magnone 11:00AM Francesco Parisi by son 12:30PM Giuseppe Osso by M/M Salvatore Guglielmo 7:00PM People of the Parish MONDAY, March 17 7:00AM Gregorio Mattessich by M/M Silvio Tarabokija 8:00AM Celestino Mattessich by wife TUESDAY, March 18 7:00AM Nicola Busanic by M/M Albino Matesic 8:00AM Domenico Busanic by M/M D. Matesic WEDNESDAY, March 19 7:00AM Dumica Vunic by Antonia Picinic 8:00AM Giuseppe Mattessich by wife Gaudenzia 7:00PM In honor of St. Joseph THURSDAY, March 20 7:00AM Sara Mulcahy by M/M Lorenzo Cafasso 8:00AM Robert Hroncich by parents FRIDAY, March 21 7:00AM Leo Rossi by wife & children 8:00AM Carmelo, Antonina & Giuseppe Buda by daug. Italia SATURDAY, March 22 7:00AM Martino R. Mattessich by son Marty & Annette 8:00AM Lou Lettera by Frank Lettera 6:00PM(Vigil) For the good intentions of Pope Francis SUNDAY, March 23 7:30AM In thanksgiving to Bl. Trinity by Michael & Eileen Murphy 9:30AM Cosimo Palombini by family 11:00AM Angelo & Solidalba Cecere by wife & family 12:30PM Giuseppe Osso by Joe & Emily Monterosso 7:00PM People of the Parish

Most Rev. John Joseph Myers, Archbishop of Newark, has appointed FR. STEPHEN EHIAHURUIKE, S .D .V . , PASTOR OF ST. NICHOLAS RC CHURCH. Fr. Stephen invites all parishioners to participate in mass of his installation on Saturday, April 5th at 6:00 PM. The mass will be celebrated by Most Rev. Edgar da Cunha, S.D.V., Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Newark. A reception will follow.

ST. JOSEPH’S TABLES - This Sunday, March 16 we will have the St. Joseph’s Tables with sale of ZEPPOLE, homemade breads, cakes and Italian goods from 8:00 to 2:00 PM. On Wednesday, March 19, Feast of St. Joseph, we will celebrate mass at 7:00 PM followed by coffee and cake in the Church Hall. This fundraiser event is organized by the Group of Prayer for Vocations “Blessed Fr. Justin” and will benefit the Vocationist Missions around the world.

There will be no CCD CLASSES this Sunday, March 16. Classes resume on March 23.

ST. PADRE PIO’S GROUP will meet for the first time on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:30 PM.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS - Every Friday at 7:30 PM in church during Lent, starting this Friday. We invite all to participate.

News of the Parish

Holy Hour for Vocations Every Thursday from 6:15 to 7:15 PM in church

~ Except on eve of first Fridays ~

Shoprite Cards are available after each Sunday Mass or during the week at the office. Our church will get 5% of what you spend.

In Memoriam

ALTAR CANDLES donated this week in memory of

John Ferraioli by sister & brother-in-law

BREAD & WINE donated this week in memory of

John Ferraioli by sister & brother-in-law

SANCTUARY LAMP donated this week in memory of

John Ferraioli by sister & brother-in-law

Tuesday, March 18 9:00 AM - Legion of Mary in the Blessed Mother’s room 7:30 PM - Bible Study in English during Lent 8:00 PM - Holy Rosary in the Brazilian families Wednesday, March 19 7:00 PM - Mass in honor of St. Joseph Thursday, March 20 2:00 PM - Bible study in Italian in the Bl. Mother’s room 6:15 to 7:15 PM - Holy Hour of Adoration in church Friday, March 21 7:30 PM - Stations of the Cross in church 8:30 PM - Brazilian prayer meeting in the church hall

Ministers’ Schedule for March 23

6:00 PM: Lectors - Carmela B. E.M. - Claudia 7:30 AM: Lectors - Michael and Linda 9:30 AM: Lectors - Carol E.M. - Suzanne, Gina and Sr. Meltiana 11:00 AM: Lectors - Carmela R. and Italia E.M. - Francesca, Vincent and Antonia 12:30 PM : Lector - Youth E.M. - Rita, Wendy and Roberto 7:00 PM Lectors - Katia, Laine e Patricia E.M. - Cida, Leo and Ieda

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2nd SUNDAY OF LENTEN SEASON

SEEING THROUGH

Today's readings invite us to look more deeply, to catch a glimpse of Divine Reality hidden within the "stuff" of life. God challenged the elderly Abram and his wife to leave home for a land that God would show them. Their eyes would see the land, but only God could "show" it as a divine gift. Paul reminded Timothy that God's grace had always been available, but in Jesus Christ was made "manifest."

Jesus called Peter, James, and John up the mountain and was "transfigured" for a moment, the radiance of God shining through. Then, just as abruptly, the three looked up . . . and saw only Jesus.

During Lent we're invited to "see through" to God's presence in the stuff of life: prowling the supermarket, waiting in traffic, arguing with the kids, cleaning the bathtub. We wouldn't really have to "do" anything, if we could only glimpse divine love supporting us, holding us together. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Centuries ago, these Lenten days were a time of intense final preparation for the candidates for baptism. By now, they had already been numbered among the "elect" for Easter baptism, and were daily challenged to excel in prayer, in fasting, and in works of charity. As is true today, at a certain point in the weekly assembly for Eucharist, the non-baptized were dismissed from the assembly for their own learning and prayer. While they might have had impressions about the Eucharist, they had no direct experience. The rites of the church were secret and its worship places off-limits. For the Easter Vigil, those to be baptized arrived very hungry from long fasting, and perhaps very apprehensive as to how initiation was to be accomplished. A long night of vigil and storytelling, a shimmering pool of baptism, the anointing with oil and clothing with white robes came as something of a surprise. At the end of a long, life-changing night of embrace by Christ and the community, as the Eucharistic feast ended, a final surprise was brought forward. To address the deep hunger of the newly baptized, the church offered a bowl of milk and honey, sign of promises fulfilled, sign of community, prosperity, and peace, and yet another foretaste of heaven's banquet. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Pastoral CarePastoral Care

Events of the WeekEvents of the Week

Holy Communion was brought last week to: Valen-tine Miele, Alexander Mauro, Mary Ostuni, and Sheila Hutchinson.

Pray for our sick: Mateus Ribeiro, Domenica Dinaro, Maria Hughes, Pete Giannantonio, Anne Ring, Lorenzo Cafasso, Augustine Morin, Dennis and Jose-phine Dolberry.

Remember our deceased: Ann Ostuni Nonio (3/5) and Carmen Vernillo (3/6)

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

For collection amount please check bulletin paper edition

Next week second collection is the HOLY FATHER—PETER’S PENCE

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME AND TALENT

We are grateful to all parishioners who participated in the preparation of the

ST. JOSEPH’S “POOR MAN’S DINNER”, ST. JOSEPH’S TABLES

and the FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH MASS.

Vocationist Corner

“JUSTINIAN YEAR” September 20, 2013

to September 20, 2014

Oh my Saint Joseph! With Jesus and Mary,

in you, with you and through you, I glorify the Holy Trinity, who made you worthy of Mary and of Jesus; who has entrusted to you

Mary and Jesus; who has made you head of the Holy Family

in an incomparable mystery of Divine Union!

Blessed Fr. Justin Russolillo, SDV, Spirit of Prayer, page 145

For more information on Blessed Fr. Justin, please visit VOCATIONISTFATHERS.ORG

THE SANCTUARY OF OUR THE SANCTUARY OF OUR THE SANCTUARY OF OUR CHURCH IS GETTING A NEW CHURCH IS GETTING A NEW CHURCH IS GETTING A NEW LOOKLOOKLOOK - As you can see, the flooring has already been renovated and it looks beautiful. We are acquir-ing a new altar, lectern and tabernacle pedestal. The tabernacle has been moved to the center of the altar, as JESUS is the center of our lives. Come and see the changes already made. If all goes well, by the end of March we will have the sanctuary totally renewed.

PILGRIMAGE RESCHEDULED

Our pilgrimage to Rome and the Holy Land has been rescheduled. Due to the high cost of the trip, we were not able to reach the necessary number of people requested by the travel agency. We are planning another trip for October 27 and it will cost $600.00 less. If you would like to go, please let us know by calling the rectory’s office at 201-944-1154.

2014 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASSES at the Cathedral Basilica of Sacred Heart in Newark for couples celebrating their 50th Anniversaries the mass will be on Sunday, April 6 at 3:00 PM, and those cele-

brating 25th and 5th Anniversaries it will be on Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 PM.

Please come to the rectory office for registration ~ Deadline is March 28 ~

ST. JOSEPH’S ST. JOSEPH’S ST. JOSEPH’S TABLESTABLESTABLES

St. Joseph’s Table Sunday, March 16

from 8:00 to 2:00 PM in the Church Hall

Sale of HOT ZEPPOLE, breads, cakes, pastas and Italian goods

Feast of St. Joseph Wednesday, March 19 at 7:00 PM

Holy Mass, followed by coffee & cake

NOTRE DAME INTERPAROCHIAL ACADEMY will be performing “Annie Jr.” on April 4 & 5 at 7:00 PM

and April 6 at 3:00 PM. Tickets are available at the door. Hope to see you there!

STATIONS OF THE CROSS STATIONS OF THE CROSS STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving

help us prepare for Easter. Come and pray, meditating on the suffering

of Jesus on the cross for our salvation

Every Friday during Lent at 7:30 PM in church

SWING INTO SPRING DINNER DANCE—All You Can Eat Buffet and Live Music Entertainment by “Jumping Dragons” on Saturday, March 22 at 6:00 PM at Epiphany Church in Cliffside Park, NJ. Tickets are $30.00 per per-son, available at the Rectory. No tickets will be sold at the door. Proceeds to benefit the Epiphany Heritage Fund.

LENTEN SOUP SUPPER—Epiphany RC Church in Cliff-side Park will be having a Lenten Soup Supper on Friday, April 11th from 4:30 to 6:30pm in the Church Hall. All-you-can-eat dinner includes meatless soups, a variety of breads, and dessert. Monetary donations will be collected at the dinner ($10 suggested donation per person) – all proceeds will benefit the Epiphany Community Food Pantry. Please reserve your seats in advance by contacting Nicholas Ser-tich at the Rectory (201-943-7320) by April 4th.

CARMELITE PILGRIMAGECARMELITE PILGRIMAGECARMELITE PILGRIMAGE NIAGARA FALLS & CANADA ~ July 26th to August 1st, 2014 ~

Daily mass—Breakfast & dinner daily Visit Divine Mercy Shrine –Stockbridge, Mass. Stay at Carmelite Spiritual Center, Niagara Falls

Stay at St. Joseph Oratory in Montreal Visit Benedictine Priory in Weston, Vermont

(upon returning)

Continental Coach Bus Travel COST PP: $1,500.00—double occupancy Contact Bove Travel (Michelle or Agatha)

718-680-5600

Feast of Feast of Feast of St. JosephSt. JosephSt. Joseph

March 19

Everything we know about the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus comes from Scrip-ture and that has seemed too little for those who made up legends about him. We know he was a carpenter, a working man, for the skeptical Nazarenes ask about Jesus, "Is this not the carpenter's son?" (Matthew 13:55). He wasn't rich for when he took Jesus to the Temple to be circumcised and Mary to be puri-fied he offered the sacrifice of two turtledoves or a pair of pigeons, allowed only for those who could not afford a lamb (Luke 2:24). We know Joseph was a compassionate, caring man. When he discovered Mary was pregnant after they had been betrothed, he knew the child was not his but was as yet un-aware that she was carrying the Son of God. He planned to divorce Mary according to the law but he was concerned for her suffering and safety. We know Joseph was man of faith, obedient to whatever God asked of him without knowing the outcome. We know Joseph loved Jesus. His one concern was for the safety of this child entrusted to him. Not only did he leave his home to protect Je-sus, but upon his return settled in the obscure town of Nazareth out of fear for his life. We know Joseph respected God. He followed God's com-mands in handling the situation with Mary and go-ing to Jerusalem to have Jesus circumcised and Mary purified after Jesus' birth. Joseph is the patron of the dying because, assuming he died before Jesus' public life, he died with Jesus and Mary close to him, the way we all would like to leave this earth. Joseph is also patron of the universal Church, fathers, carpenters, and social justice. We celebrate two feast days for Joseph: March 19 for Joseph the Husband of Mary and May 1 for Joseph the Worker. There is much we wish we could know about Joseph -- where and when he was born, how he spent his days, when and how he died. But Scrip-ture has left us with the most important knowl-edge: who he was -- "a righteous man" (Matthew 1:18).

Feast of Feast of Feast of St. PatrickSt. PatrickSt. Patrick

March 17

St. Patrick of Ire-land is one of the world's Most popular saints. Apos-tle of Ireland, born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbar-ton, in Scotland, in the year 387; died at Saul, Ire-land, 17 March, 461. Along

with St. Nicholas and St. Valentine, the secular world shares our love of these saints. This is also a day when everyone's Irish. As a boy of fourteen or so, he was captured during a raiding party and taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend sheep. Ireland at this time was a land of Druids and pagans. He learned the language and practices of the people who held him. During his captivity, he turned to God in prayer. He wrote "The love of God and his fear grew in me more and more, as did the faith, and my soul was rosed, so that, in a single day, I have said as many as a hundred prayers and in the night, nearly the same." "I prayed in the woods and on the mountain, even before dawn. I felt no hurt from the snow or ice or rain." Patrick's captivity lasted until he was twenty, when he escaped after having a dream from God in which he was told to leave Ireland by going to the coast. There he found some sailors who took him back to Britian, where he reunited with his family. He had another dream in which the people of Ire-land were calling out to him "We beg you, holy youth, to come and walk among us once more." He began his studies for the priesthood. He was ordained by St. Germanus, the Bishop of Aux-erre. Later, Patrick was ordained a bishop, and was sent to take the Gospel to Ireland. He arrived in Ireland March 25, 433, at Slane. One legend says that he met a chieftain of one of the tribes, who tried to kill Patrick. Patrick converted Dichu (the chieftain) after he was unable to move his arm until he became friendly to Pat-rick. Patrick preached and converted all of Ireland for 40 years. He worked many miracles and wrote of his love for God in Confessions. After years of living in poverty, traveling and enduring much suf-fering he died March 17, 461. He died at Saul, where he had built the first church.